351.

  Extremely Loud and Practical    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Excellent movies do not need to have been Oscar winners to be successful. This is a varied bunch that have enjoyed success and have Sandra Bullock as their common thread. SPOILERS ahead.

Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Jun 15 21

Category: Bullock, Sandra

Easier
pollucci19
Jun 15 21
335 plays

352.

  This Daddy's Cool    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Over the years, Ross Wilson has re-invented himself as a songwriter several times to remain a constant mover and shaker on the Australian music scene.

Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19, May 02 19

Category: W

Easier
pollucci19
May 02 19
247 plays

353.

  Walk to the Side of the Mountain    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Hafpor Bjornsson, also known as Thor, has made his mark in numerous fields of entertainment and sport. Here is a closer look at the man who has come to be known as "The Mountain".

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Mar 03 24

Category: Celebrities A-B

Average
pollucci19
Mar 03 24
175 plays

354.

  Aussie Rules Pot Pourri    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In certain states of Australia Australian Rules Football (AFL) stirs the passions like no other game. This quiz looks at some of its history and some of the game's quirks.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Feb 19 22

Category: Australian Rules

Average
pollucci19
Feb 19 22
140 plays

355.

  Ben Elton's Belting Stories    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Ben Elton has written some cracking yarns. Here, try to match the novel on the right with the brief plot description on the left. Read each precis closely as I have tried to install as much of a clue in there as possible, without giving the game away.

Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Jan 27 22

Category: Elton, Ben

Easier
pollucci19
Jan 27 22
139 plays

356.

  Mayan Myth    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Mayan civilization bloomed in the Mesoamerica area from 300 BC until the Spanish arrived in the 1500s. Elements of Mayan myth are similar to those of other civilizations. Here are some of their views of the gods and their relationship with humans.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Jul 18 22

Category: World Myth

Average
pollucci19
Jul 18 22
153 plays

357.

  Little Talks    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Most of us talk and there are so many different ways that we talk. This quiz looks at some of those ways.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Jan 16 13

Category: Word Meanings

Very Easy
pollucci19
1341 plays

358.

  Flossy the Frill-Necked Lizard Finds a Friend    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Flossy has a lot of friends in the Australian bush, and each has a special characteristic. Help Flossy match the animal with the particular trait.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Sep 18 18

Category: Australia

Average
pollucci19
Sep 18 18
305 plays

359.

  A Touch of Sci-Fi Scrabble    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

These sci-fi shows that have captivated us on TV have been scrambled. But there are clues to help you find the original titles. Unscrambled (only) the CAPITALISED letters in the clues to find the show.

Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Jan 23 22

Category: TV Wordplay

Easier
pollucci19
Jan 23 22
174 plays

360.

  One Saturn Deserves Another    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Lying sixth from the sun, Saturn is both a gas giant and the second largest planet in our solar system. Put on your gas masks and something warm and let's go explore it a little closer.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Apr 03 22

Category: Saturn

Average
pollucci19
Apr 03 22
212 plays

361.

  Top of the Pops    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Top of the Pops" is a 1970 song by The Kinks. Such a boastful title, I'm the king of the castle and all that. So I went looking for other superlative type song titles and here's what was there.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Feb 09 11

Category: Something in Common

Average
pollucci19
613 plays

362.

  Sparrows and Swans and Other Birds    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

In this menagerie there's lots of birds but you won't find a bird-dog, nor will you see a disco duck. Only problem is, you'll need to match them to their correct song to see them in all their glory.

Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Nov 23 17

Category: Birds in Songs

Easier
pollucci19
Nov 23 17
355 plays

363.

  Great Expectorations    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Sport is meant to bring out the best in people but sometimes circumstances can lead to players "flipping their wig", "blowing a gasket" or simply "losing it". Here are ten great dummy spits.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Jan 11 18

Category: Sports Scandals

Average
pollucci19
Jan 11 18
336 plays

364.

  Set on Fire    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Each year the South Bunbury Vulcans gather to pay homage to fire (it's the first part of each answer), raise money for a charity & enjoy a family feast. Join us as they put together their celebration.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Aug 04 18

Category: Word Play

Average
pollucci19
Aug 04 18
402 plays

365.

  Bears and the Big Sleep    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

If you're like me you have looked upon a bear going into hibernation as nothing more than a big sleep. It is, in fact, quite a remarkable journey.

Tough, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Mar 03 22

Category: Ursidae-Bear Family

Tough
pollucci19
Mar 03 22
1960 plays

366.

  Whoa Nelly!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Little Nellie Kelly" was a Broadway hit for its creator and the team that helped put it together. This quiz is the story behind it.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Jan 29 14

Category: L

Average
pollucci19
2068 plays

367.

  Big, Bad Breakfast    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

This is going to be a poor day, I can just feel it. Follow my bad attempts at creating a big musical breakfast by matching the ingredients (songs) with the artists who recorded them.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Jan 18 21

Category: Food and Drink in Songs

Average
pollucci19
Jan 18 21
360 plays

368.

  Modern Love    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

In 1978 Warren Zevon declared "we made mad love, shadow love, random love and abandoned love". There are other types of love artists have sung about. Please match the artist with their special love.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Jul 05 17

Category: Emotion in Songs

Average
pollucci19
278 plays

369.

  Living in a Mechanical World    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

They're not real but, without robots, "Star Wars" would have lost some of its magic. The following robots have also bought life to their own stories, match them to the author who gave them us.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Mar 13 20

Category: Science Fiction

Average
pollucci19
Mar 13 20
308 plays

370.

  Zooming in on Unusual Rock Instruments 2    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A Rock and Roll band usually consists of guitars, bass drums and maybe keyboards. Someone sings. This Phoenix Rising team quiz looks at unusual instruments used only occasionally in rock bands.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Nov 30 20

Category: Musical Instruments in Songs

Average
pollucci19
Nov 30 20
330 plays

371.

  Zooming in on a Double Dip    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The answers to these general knowledge questions from members of Phoenix Rising also match the names of some lesser known towns in Western Australia. This means you get to learn some general stuff and a bit about my home state. Best of luck.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Nov 21 21

Category: Mixed 10 Qn Average E

Average
pollucci19
Nov 21 21
213 plays

372.

  24-Carrot    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Lagomorphs... no, it is not a system to turn water into beer, it is much closer to Bugs Bunny and his family of creatures. This quiz takes a look at some interesting facts about these animals.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Jun 22 22

Category: Lagomorphs-Rabbits,Hares, Pikas

Average
pollucci19
Jun 22 22
191 plays

373.

  All The Lonely People    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

To all the lonely people who find themselves in times of trouble there are organisations out there who want to hold your hand.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Dec 05 20

Category: Charitable/Rights Organizations

Average
pollucci19
Dec 05 20
802 plays

374.

  All You Need is a Good Laugh    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Laughter makes the world go round, here it adds a new meaning. Add one of these laughter elements, one of HA, HE, or HO, to selected words to create the new ones defined.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Apr 06 13

Category: Words Within Words

Average
pollucci19
443 plays

375.

  Turning Chocolate Into Wine    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Follow the fortunes of my friend Freddo and his efforts to lose weight while you're turning chocolate into wine.

Average, 15 Qns, pollucci19, Sep 04 14

Category: Drop a Letter 15 Questions

Average
pollucci19
459 plays

376.

  Video & Sega Games    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

This adopted quiz takes a look at some of the arcade and console video games that were popular during the 1980s. Match the title on the right with the clue on the left.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Nov 29 22

Category: Video Games Mixture

Average
pollucci19
Nov 29 22
75 plays

377.

  Rottnest Island, Western Australia    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

An iconic holiday island off the coast of Western Australia. It's eleven miles long and just over four kilometres lie between its widest points. Come and explore ...

Average, 10 Qns, Pollucci19, Oct 09 22

Category: Western Australia

Average
Pollucci19
Oct 09 22
959 plays

378.

  Two To Three Time Toons    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Alliteration has been used by a number of writers as a tool to make their cartoon or comic book characters more memorable. This trial tries to test that theory.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Nov 15 11

Category: Comic Books Mixture

Average
pollucci19
597 plays

379.

  Man I Feel Like a New Cat!    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

For some reason these leading men wanted to be in movies containing cats in their titles. See if you can link the cat-men with their film. (PS) Sorry, but there's also a dog in the ointment.

Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Mar 29 20

Category: Common Titles

Easier
pollucci19
Mar 29 20
360 plays

380.

  Malevolent    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There is a spiteful little mole, a spy, in our midst. Help us work through the clues to see if we can uncover this little sleeper.

Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Sep 26 21

Category: Drop a Letter

Easier
pollucci19
Sep 26 21
369 plays

381.

  Minute By Minute    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Inspired by the 'Just a Minute' badgelet this quiz will walk you through ten minutes, minute by minute.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Jun 02 23

Category: 0-10

Average
pollucci19
Jun 02 23
1554 plays

382.

  If Anything, They're Flexible    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

So you're a skilled surgeon, a master chef or an art dealer but it's not enough for you. But hey, you're multi-skilled, why not be an amateur detective or a spy. He's a look at some television sleuths who have risen above their chosen profession.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Jan 23 15

Category: Professions on TV

Average
pollucci19
574 plays

383.

  Day Zero    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

She may have run us "Down to Zero" but, during forty plus years in music, Joan Armatrading has proven she has few peers in the art of crafting songs. Here are some of her highlights.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Jun 27 19

Category: Armatrading, Joan

Average
pollucci19
Jun 27 19
209 plays

384.

  All Guns Blazing    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Your mission is simple, should you choose to accept it. You will be given a culprit and some clues about their role in a particular action film. You need to identify that movie.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Feb 13 19

Category: Martial Arts and Action Mix

Average
pollucci19
Feb 13 19
271 plays

385.

  Bringing Down the Horse    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The Wallflowers' self titled debut sold so poorly that many believe that "Bringing Down the Horse" is their first. Match the lyrics to the tracks on the album that helped make Jakob Dylan a star,

Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Oct 05 20

Category: W

Easier
pollucci19
Oct 05 20
180 plays

386.

  Camera, Action... Video Game 2!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Smithsonian has built an exhibition that features 80 video games on 20 different platforms. The following questions showcase the four games selected on 10 platforms & most of the correct answers equal the ones that received the most public votes.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Aug 01 22

Category: Video Games Mixture

Average
pollucci19
Aug 01 22
149 plays

387.

  Candy Is Dandy    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Now that the title has drawn you in, welcome to the works of one of America's most unconventional poets - Ogden Nash.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Nov 08 10

Category: Nash, Ogden

Average
pollucci19
627 plays

388.

  A Spark From a Hong Kong Garden    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Siouxsie and the Banshees, after being left in the cold by record labels, rose to become a trendsetting post-punk force. Here are ten of their most poignant musical moments.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Dec 24 18

Category: Siouxsie & The Banshees

Average
pollucci19
Dec 24 18
239 plays

389.

  Pearl Buck Goes to China    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

And the inspiration she finds there wins her a Pulitzer. Now, match these famous authors with a journey they took and found the inspiration to create one of their famous works.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Aug 24 19

Category: Author's Life

Average
pollucci19
Aug 24 19
358 plays

390.

  Evil or Benign    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Below is a list of characters from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. You need to identify if they're one of the good guys (benign) or one of the not so good guys (evil). Best of luck.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Jan 09 21

Category: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Average
pollucci19
Jan 09 21
188 plays

391.

  The Last Man Standing    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In cricket it is a rare feat for an opening batsman to carry his bat and be the last man standing at the end of the innings. Here are some of those.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, May 11 12

Category: Test Cricket

Average
pollucci19
498 plays

392.

  Bad Blood    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

You're hoppin' n a-boppin' and you're singing it proud but did you know you were singing about... murder? For your penance you must match the heinous act with the artist who delivered it.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Nov 15 18

Category: Crime and Punishment in Songs

Average
pollucci19
Nov 15 18
285 plays

393.

  The Bible According to "P"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In putting this together I randomly selected entries in the Bible that start with the letter "P". It had nothing to do with the fact that my name also starts with that letter.

Easier, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Aug 25 18

Category: L-Z

Easier
pollucci19
Aug 25 18
366 plays

394.

  Torched By a Tiger    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Torched! You were meant to say "touched" by a tiger. This quiz from Phoenix Rising will look at tigers in different guises. Please enjoy.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Apr 27 20

Category: Thematic Big Cats

Average
pollucci19
Apr 27 20
401 plays

395.

  Words of Wisdom, Words of Might: 10 Questions    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Even the best of us will pass on from this world but, sometimes, our words will live forever. The following quotes speak of truths and inspiration.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Dec 23 21

Category: Who Said It?

Average
pollucci19
Dec 23 21
213 plays

396.

  Like a Bat Outta Helsinki    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Emil Zatopek was a great runner before the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games but the three gold medals that he won there made him a legend.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Feb 07 13

Category: Athletes A-Z

Average
pollucci19
445 plays

397.

  Blazing a Nullarbor Trail    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

For many Australians crossing the Nullarbor is a rite of passage. To do so you have little option but to drive across the Eyre Highway. Come and take a ride with me on this amazing stretch of road.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, May 19 20

Category: Roads & Highways

Average
pollucci19
May 19 20
282 plays

398.

  We'll Have Fun, Fun, Fun...    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The Beach Boys may have had fun (till daddy took the T-Bird away) but as kids we had all these other toys to keep us amused.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Sep 06 18

Category: Toys by Decade

Average
pollucci19
Sep 06 18
426 plays

399.

  On Golden Blond    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

They tell me blondes have more fun, but I'm not qualified to make that assessment. Hope you have more fun finding the most appropriate match for this lot of blondes.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Mar 11 19

Category: Colour in Entertainment

Average
pollucci19
Mar 11 19
402 plays

400.

  Short Arms but Deep Pockets    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The title refers to one who refuses to shout a round of beers but for the mob in this quiz, that idea was a dream. Oh, how they too may have wished they looked like a T-Rex because the aftermaths of their nights on the tiles were not pretty.

Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, May 03 20

Category: Food and Drink in Entertainment

Average
pollucci19
May 03 20
289 plays